Morrison brings Ireland to within one

Russia 3, Ireland 2 (latest)

Clinton Morrison has pulled Ireland back into their Euro 2004 qualifier game against Russia in Moscow.

Ireland’s substitution paid dividends when Gary Doherty handed them a lifeline with a goal after 68 minutes.

The versatile Spurs man, who missed out on the World Cup after being out for most of last season with a broken leg, pounced on Harte’s corner from the left and buried a header in the roof of the net.

However, hopes of a miraculous comeback were ended within a minute as Russia restored their two-goal advantage from the restart.

Kariaka crossed from the left and Kerzhakov was unmarked on the six-yard line to stoop low and score with a diving header.

But Ireland cannot be written off and they again pulled a goal back after 74 minutes.

Holland fed Finnan from the right and his low cross was swept home by Morrison.